What's everyone going to be riding in 2013? Please post pics if you can!

Once again I bought the previous year's models to save money. I'm going with the Wake World Riders Choice award winners for both the board and bindings categories. And they look great together. I'm still undecided about the closed toe thing, but I'm going to give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, then I'll be finding a pair of 2012 Ronix Kais.

Austin I was looking at that exact setup yesterday at my local shop. If you decide not to stick with the Ones let me know. Id be interested in buying them off you.

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Houstonshark

01-06-2013 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooya
(Post 1800817)

tell us more about plasti dipping a board. Looks cool.

I bought a demo board that had a few scratches and a good sized gouge that ran down and over the edge. So I repaired the gouge, scuffed the board, taped around the face and then sprayed it with Plasti dip.

It held up perfectly last year and is easy to repair or remove if you ever want to.

The point of plastic dip is that you don't have to do the prep work. So all you have to do is clean it real good then spray it down. There is no need to sand it, its not paint.

Houstonshark

01-07-2013 8:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jonblarc7
(Post 1800939)

The point of plastic dip is that you don't have to do the prep work. So all you have to do is clean it real good then spray it down. There is no need to sand it, its not paint.

That's not really the point of it but it is a nice benefit. I spent all of 3min scuffing the board with a scotch brite pad. It had a few deep scratches that I wanted to clean up and minimize.

I've not tested it but I'm also pretty sure that much like paint, the Plasti Dip will be more durable and adhere better on a sanded and prepped surface vs a glossy surface.

Anyway, back on topic.

Houstonshark

01-07-2013 8:19 AM

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Originally Posted by beretta5spd
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOARD SHOP

I totally agree! We were pretty much just getting started last year but I just did the math quickly in my head but we spent over $5k at M2 Sports last year.

The service is awesome and in the long run, it's worth a couple extra bucks even though pretty much everything I've bought there has been the same or cheaper than online.

DatTexasBoy

01-07-2013 6:26 PM

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Marek Nova & AJ's

Ready for Spring!!!

Hooya

01-09-2013 5:40 AM

Looks great TJ. I assume plasti is slightly matt texture so do you lose any speed with it?

Houstonshark

01-09-2013 6:06 AM

It is a matte finish but if sprayed correctly, can have a pretty smooth texture. I only sprayed the top, down to the edge so I don't think it slowed the board down.

Hooya

01-09-2013 6:23 AM

ah okay. Thanks

jonblarc7

01-09-2013 6:34 AM

Not hating on how you did the plasti dip I understand why you scuffed it to smooth out some scratches. Just want people to know if you want to try plastic dip and not worry about messing up a nice board you can just clean your board and spray away. And if you don't like it take 2 mins and pill it right off, it doesn't matter how long its been on there it will still come off.

Dont have any pics of them together but just got the new partks orange boots and will put them on my 2012 hooke

DatTexasBoy

01-12-2013 10:54 AM

^^^^What made you go with the orange Parks on that board????

Reez

01-12-2013 3:31 PM

I loved my old relics and I didn't dig the silver. Ill take a pic , I like the the looks of te setup but I can see how people would call it ugly. Kind of like pumpkin like

Reez

01-12-2013 6:27 PM

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Pumpkin

austin

01-12-2013 7:03 PM

Haha, not really my style, but kind of interesting. Thanks for sharing a real pic of them together. Now we just need someone to give us a real pic of the bobs and harleys together instead of the stock photos.

ryan_shima1

01-12-2013 9:13 PM

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Just got mine yesterday. Obrien Format 137 with Nomad bindings.

Hooya

01-13-2013 11:43 AM

New 2012 at the end on the season

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not exactly new but 2012 Process with Audios

Anaru

01-13-2013 5:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooya
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not exactly new but 2012 Process with Audios

How do u rate the process? I have the 2013 with the AJ boots. By far the best ride I've ever been on! I put 0.8" ronix slider fins on it as I love how it tracks hard but I broke 2 of the standard fins the first week I got it, on rails. I find it gets caught sometimes on rails but still love the boards overall feel.
Will post fotos when I get home.

King12

01-13-2013 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Anaru
(Post 1801907)

How do u rate the process? I have the 2013 with the AJ boots. By far the best ride I've ever been on! I put 0.8" ronix slider fins on it as I love how it tracks hard but I broke 2 of the standard fins the first week I got it, on rails. I find it gets caught sometimes on rails but still love the boards overall feel.
Will post fotos when I get home.

Idk about the 2012 but I absolutely love my 2011 process

King12

01-13-2013 10:02 PM

Ryan that format looks killer

ryan_shima1

01-13-2013 11:35 PM

Thanks Joel! It'll be the 3rd year I'm on the format, love the board! First time on the nomads, looking forward to giving them a go.

Hooya

01-14-2013 3:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Anaru
(Post 1801907)

How do u rate the process? I have the 2013 with the AJ boots. By far the best ride I've ever been on! I put 0.8" ronix slider fins on it as I love how it tracks hard but I broke 2 of the standard fins the first week I got it, on rails. I find it gets caught sometimes on rails but still love the boards overall feel.
Will post fotos when I get home.

Not the best person to ask really. A bit new to wakeboarding and bought this at the end of of the season so only got to ride it twice. But wasn't disappointed by it. Only thing I would say is it is quite buoyant and think I could have got away with the 137(?). But so far so good.

Lyman's LF board was really popular, but when he left they just stopped making it. So I wouldn't assume that they will keep making the Soven bindings. Maybe they will, but I wouldn't take it for granted.

yeahhh

01-30-2013 2:45 PM

i'm sure if it's a great design they'll keep it around, they'll throw another name on it.

2013 LF Harley and the 2012 Harley boots... before stickers of course!

jfergus7

02-01-2013 10:36 PM

Still trying to decide what my new setups will be for this season but thinking for boating I am going to go with the One ATR Edition and One Black Edition bindings. Actually gonna go to she marina tomorrow and check them out. And I just had a cable park open near me so gotta figure out a cable board too. Not sure what to get for that yet but leaning towards Slingshot.

jfergus7

02-02-2013 4:24 PM

Stopped by Munson Ski my local pro shop to check out some boards. Still leaning towards the Ronix One ATR for boating but wasn't able to check out the new Slingshots because they haven't come in yet. Will have to head back in a month to see them.

captain_vilfo

02-04-2013 10:21 AM

@ mike - otownwake, how do you like the AR-1? That board looks dope!

MICAH_HARPER

02-05-2013 9:47 AM

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1st pic. 2012 Mana with 2013 Frank boots
2nd pic. Frank Boots
3rd pic. My wifes Hyperlite Syn (not new but this is what she will be riding)

SouthCack

02-05-2013 6:29 PM

what size is that mana, and is it a heavy board?

MICAH_HARPER

02-05-2013 6:40 PM

143...not really heavy to me...and the Franks are super light

relax2k1

02-05-2013 8:57 PM

What would you ride? mainly behind a boat. Slingshot recoil or LF Harley

SouthCack

02-05-2013 9:02 PM

im trying to decide between the mana and recoil right now

srock

02-06-2013 7:03 AM

I'll be riding my 2008 Hyperlite Murray with an unknown year boot with one torn pull-on hole and a 2011 Slingshot behind my 2001 Malibu with a 2007 yellow jacket rope while wearing a 1990 something vest. My handle is a 2010 but barely used since I have a bunch laying around. All my fuel will be brand new 87 octane with ethanol. I will not be wearing socks and gloves or shorts and a shirt over my wetsuit or vest. Should be a stellar year.

Quick question, how do you guys determine how wide to set your stance and what degrees to angle your boots? I have experience with snowboards but never have set up a wakeboard.

broke_folk

02-16-2013 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony711
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Quick question, how do you guys determine how wide to set your stance and what degrees to angle your boots? I have experience with snowboards but never have set up a wakeboard.

Tony711-
FWIW
I try to set up my wakeboard stance as close as possible to my snowboard stance. But that's for me. I ride 15/12 on both rides between @ 22.5-23" wide.

hawkeye7708

02-16-2013 10:20 AM

Hey anthony... set the boots on your board and screw them loosely roughly where you think they'd be, likely with a little duck, then pop your feet in and do a weight-like squat down. If your knees and hips feel good, then you're in the ballpark.

My wake stance is just a hair wider than my snowboard stance... just depends how you ride!

Tony711

02-16-2013 11:24 AM

Thanks guys!

tdickman4

02-22-2013 3:19 PM

The slingshot hooke with the orange ronix parks looks sweet. I still have my 2011 humanoid oracle with 2011 ronix cells. I am almost done making my own board that will be decent to ride every once in awhile. I am also looking to get the slingshot recoil for a nice board behind the boat.

Unfortunately, with so many upgrades to my boat this year, I can't justify a new setup. Its ok though. My 145 Marek still rides good, and the LF Watsons are OK. I would really like to try the Systems, though! Maybe next year...

dvsone79

04-23-2013 9:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raceman121
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my new set up! 2013 ronix william with 2013 franks!!!

Does your board have it's own fanny pack? :D

Houstonshark

04-23-2013 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dvsone79
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Does your board have it's own fanny pack? :D

Ha. That's the bag that the extra fins come in.

raceman121

04-24-2013 7:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dvsone79
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Does your board have it's own fanny pack? :D

haha! thats great!

Paulvette01

04-24-2013 8:48 AM

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Ronix 2013 Parks ATR and the juice bindings - awesome looking setup

williamburell

04-24-2013 8:59 AM

12' SS reflex with company bindings. Might throw my transits on if these companys don't pack any more than they have but super stoked to get on an SS period.